40 Snack Ideas For Preschoolers

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Jemma joined the Pre-K forces this last week. She loves it. Pretty much obsessed. Basically, after her first day (on Wednesday), I reminded her that Thursday would be a home day and then she would get to go back to school on Friday. “What?” she said, “Daddy gets to go to work 5 days in a row … can’t I go to school 5 days in a row too?”

Um. Stop that. Just stop it little girl. You are mine and I am not ready for you to be rushing away 5 days a week. Three days has been adjustment enough for me!

Anyways, I made it through parent orientation without crying and signed up to be a bulletin board mom :) I figure they probably didn’t want me, Max and baby showing up as a classroom volunteers anytime soon. I don’t have a bulletin board assignment yet, but our first snack day is in early October in honor of Jemma’s 5th birthday! No cupcakes or cake are allowed so we’re brainstorming lots of other options and I thought to myself, why not share a list of ideas! Snack prep for 20 kids can be a bit daunting and I know we’re all busy mamas, so I hope this round up makes things a bit more simple for you! This post is sponsored by BOOMCHICKAPOP, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Graham Crackers, maybe even with frosting to dip if you’re celebrating a birthday

Whole Grain Cereal like Cheerios, Chex, Crispix or Kix

Pretzels

Nutri-Grain bars

Special K bars

Fig Newtons

Rice Cakes

Trail Mix (check your classes nut allergies before going forward with this idea or make your own with cereal, dried fruit and mini chocolate chips)

Sun Chips

Tortilla Chips + a mild salsa or guacamole

Pudding Cups

Jell-O Jigglers, make a pan of Jell-O instead of a bowl and then slice into rectangles once set

Animal Crackers

Banana Bread

Fruit Kebobs with Berries, Grapes and Melon

Plantain Chips

Pita Bread + Hummus

Yogurt Parfaits – yogurt with granola and fruit bits to sprinkle on top

Sliced Fruit – Peaches, Pears, Watermelon or Apples

Cottage Cheese with a Dollop of Berry Jam

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Muffins

Granola Bars

Snap Peas With a Sour Cream Veggie Dip

Since she’s the birthday girl, I let Jemma choose what she wanted to share with her friends. BOOMCHICKAPOP and apple slices were the top picks! Allergy free and easy for me – win! BOOMCHICKAPOP is as much fun to eat as it is to say, and that’s exactly how we like it! We are certified gluten-free and use non-GMO ingredients in all our products. Always real, always simple and made with nothing but ingredients you’ll love®.

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